Unrestricted Dao Lord

Zhang Su suddenly smiled. ’What choice?’

’It’s not like I don’t have contribution points.’

’Since both have over 90% Compatibility, I’ll take them all!’

If he could master both Swordsmanship techniques to Perfection, he could increase his Compatibility Value by two points.

These were Cultivation Techniques that could actually increase his Compatibility Value.

’What’s just two of them?’

’The more, the merrier!’

However, a person’s energy is limited.

’I’ll start with these two Swordsmanship techniques and then pick some other Martial Techniques later as I see fit.’

Zhang Su immediately went to find the Instructor Pavilion Elder to redeem the two Swordsmanship techniques.

"Hm?"

"You want to redeem two Swordsmanship techniques at once?"

"Yes, I ask for the Elder’s approval."

The Elder frowned. "The Nine Shadows Sword Technique and the Triple Wave Sword Technique... while not top-tier, are both considered Superior Swordsmanship. The Nine Shadows Sword Technique focuses on developing speed and is famed for its quickness. The Triple Wave, on the other hand, prioritizes power, with each wave stronger than the last, overwhelming opponents with sheer force."

"These two Swordsmanship techniques are completely different styles. Are you sure you want to redeem both?"

The Elder was naturally a man of great experience.

He knew the characteristics of these two techniques; they were of entirely different styles.

A disciple redeeming two different styles of Swordsmanship at once was quite rare.

"Yes, this disciple is certain."

Zhang Su bowed to the Elder.

"Alright. That will be 600 contribution points in total."

The Elder said no more. After all, he had given his warning.

After redeeming the two Swordsmanship techniques, Zhang Su immediately entered a Cultivation Room and opened the manuals.

After carefully examining the contents of the two manuals, Zhang Su knew the Elder’s warning was correct.

They were indeed two Swordsmanship techniques of different styles.

However, the Nine Shadows Sword Technique had a Compatibility of 93%, while the Triple Wave Sword Technique had 91%. Both certainly met his requirements.

"Well, let’s give it a try."

Zhang Su had never practiced with a sword before, so naturally, he wasn’t carrying a Sword Weapon.

However, the Cultivation Rooms in the Instructor Pavilion were equipped with all sorts of Weapons.

He drew a standard-issue longsword of the Guiyuan Sect.

The Nine Shadows Sword Technique immediately appeared in Zhang Su’s mind.

The next moment, as if by instinct, Zhang Su began to practice the Nine Shadows Sword Technique.

At first, his movements were rather conventional.

But as time went on, his sword strikes became faster and faster.

SWISH SWISH SWISH.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhang Su thrust his sword forward, and three sword-shadows actually appeared.

Moreover, each of the three shadows looked almost identical.

This wasn’t some kind of Illusion Technique.

These three sword-shadows were, in fact, all real.

When one’s speed reached a certain level, sword-shadows would appear.

’Three shadows from a single strike... this is the Minor Achievement stage of the Nine Shadows Sword Technique...’

Zhang Su was shocked.

’Minor Achievement already?’

He remembered clearly that he had practiced the Spiritual Snake Fist for a full year.

And its Compatibility wasn’t low either, reaching 81%.

The result?

After a year, his Spiritual Snake Fist was only at Minor Achievement.

But he had only just started the Nine Shadows Sword Technique, for an hour at most.

And the Nine Shadows Sword Technique had already reached Minor Achievement.

This was simply unbelievable.

’Perhaps this is the true power of 93% Compatibility!’

’At this rate, it won’t take long to reach Great Success with the Nine Shadows Sword Technique.’

’It might even be possible to reach Sword Mastery Perfection.’

Zhang Su tried practicing the Triple Wave Sword Technique next.

It also had 91% Compatibility.

The Triple Wave was a completely different style from the Nine Shadows Sword Technique.

But when Zhang Su began to practice, he immediately felt a sense of ease.

There was no feeling of difficulty at all.

In fact, each strike felt more comfortable than the last.

He didn’t know how long he had practiced.

BOOM.

Zhang Su thrust his sword.

The strike produced a violent sound in the air.

It was like the roar of a crashing wave.

Zhang Su knew this was the First Wave.

And being able to execute the First Wave meant the Triple Wave Sword Technique had already reached Minor Achievement.

Zhang Su immediately checked his panel.

Host: Zhang Su

Cultivation: First Layer of the Qi Blood Realm

Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique: 91% Compatibility (entry-level)

Nine Shadows Sword Technique: 93% Compatibility (Minor Achievement)

Triple Wave: 91% Compatibility (Minor Achievement)

Compatibility Value: 0

Sure enough, the panel showed that both the Nine Shadows Sword Technique and the Triple Wave Sword Technique had reached Minor Achievement.

’When Compatibility reaches 90% or more, practicing Martial Arts really does become simple...’

Zhang Su murmured to himself.

And this was only with 90% Compatibility.

’If I had 100% Compatibility, my practice speed would be even faster and more efficient.’

Moreover, with over 90% Compatibility, reaching Perfection in a Martial Art wasn’t guaranteed.

It also depended on the difficulty of the Martial Art itself.

For many Martial Arts, even with 90% Compatibility, one might reach Perfection, or one might forever be just a sliver away, unable to achieve it.

But if Compatibility reached 100%, then achieving Perfection was certain!

’The Compatibility Value is still extremely important. With it, I can directly raise any Martial Art with over 90% Compatibility to 100%. That way, I won’t have to worry about not reaching Perfection...’

Zhang Su had now personally experienced the importance of "Compatibility."

So what if he was older and his bones had already set?

So what if his martial talent wasn’t high?

As long as his Compatibility was high enough, there would be no obstacle on his Martial Dao!

Zhang Su continued to practice in the Cultivation Room for several more hours.

He only left the Cultivation Room as dusk began to fall.

Zhang Su also took the opportunity to check the contribution points on his Identity Token.

Redeeming the Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique, the Nine Shadows Sword Technique, and the Triple Wave Sword Technique had cost 900 contribution points in total.

He originally had a total of 6,000 contribution points on his Identity Token.

Now, he had 5,100 contribution points left.

’I can’t spend it all!’

’There’s no way I can spend it all!’

At times like this, the benefits of being wealthy were clear.

When Zhang Su returned to the Outer Sect living quarters, he faintly heard voices coming from inside his room.

He opened the door and saw his three roommates: Du Tian, Zhao Feng, and Chu Dachuan.

These three were from the same batch of Guiyuan Sect Outer Disciples as Zhang Su.

However, they were different from Zhang Su.

They were geniuses scouted by the Guiyuan Sect from various regions.

They were all only around twelve years old and had excellent talent.

Although they had only been in the Guiyuan Sect for a year,

they had already cultivated their Qi Blood long ago.

The strongest, Chu Dachuan, was even at the Third Layer of the Qi Blood Realm.

The other two, Du Tian and Zhao Feng, were at the Second Layer of the Qi Blood Realm.

Compared to Zhang Su, who hadn’t managed to cultivate Qi Blood in a year, there was simply no comparison.

"Zhang Su, you’re back late. Where have you been?"

Du Tian asked.

"I went to the Instructor Pavilion," Zhang Su said.

"Oh? You went to change your Cultivation Technique?"

"Yes."

All three of them looked up, somewhat surprised.

They all knew that Zhang Su had been practicing the Great River Divine Technique for a year with no results whatsoever.

In such a situation, he should have changed his Cultivation Technique long ago.

But Zhang Su had stubbornly dragged it out for a year.

However, the three of them clearly didn’t care whether Zhang Su had changed his technique or not.

In their eyes, Zhang Su was already sixteen, yet he hadn’t even cultivated Qi Blood. His bones were already set, and he didn’t possess any special physique.

It would be difficult for him to achieve anything significant in the future.

The only reason the three of them were still "friendly" with Zhang Su was because they were after the valuable things he received.

To be precise, it was the potent tonics Elder Guan brought for Zhang Su every month.

"Zhang Su, I see a Wooden Box on your bed. Thinking about it, your family servant should have delivered something today, right? What goodies did he bring this time?"

The gazes of all three were fixed on the Wooden Box on Zhang Su’s bed.

Zhang Su frowned. "It’s nothing, just some Blood Replenishing Pills."

"What, Blood Replenishing Pills? That’s great stuff! For a Qi Blood Realm Martial Artist, Blood Replenishing Pills are even better than medicinal food."

"Zhang Su, take out the Blood Replenishing Pills and let us test their effects."

"Yeah, you haven’t even cultivated Qi Blood, so you don’t need these pills. If you give them to us, we can help you test their effects."

The eyes of the three were full of anticipation.

"Give them to you? And help me test the effects?"

Zhang Su’s brow furrowed.

’Do these three take me for a fool?’

However, their words triggered a flash of memories in Zhang Su’s mind.

Over the past year, Elder Guan had brought him things every month.

Some were precious tonics.

Some were expensive medicinal foods.

There were even some medicinal baths.

But his predecessor was stubborn and simply didn’t want to use his older brother’s things.

Therefore, he had given almost all of these precious items brought by Elder Guan to his three roommates.

The fact that these three had been able to reach the Second and even Third Layer of the Qi Blood Realm in just a year was largely due to the items Zhang Su had given them!

’I really was a fool...’

Zhang Su shook his head.

No wonder these three would demand the Blood Replenishing Pills.

Based on his predecessor’s actions over the past year, he truly had been a fool.

"These Blood Replenishing Pills, I’m using them!"

After speaking, Zhang Su ignored the astonished expressions on their faces and immediately took a Blood Replenishing Pill from the Wooden Box.

He popped it into his mouth and swallowed.

He had consumed a Blood Replenishing Pill.

BOOM.

Zhang Su felt a scorching heat erupt within his body.

He immediately activated the Taotie Nourishing Blood Technique, rapidly refining the medicinal power of the pill.

Previously, although Zhang Su had cultivated Qi Blood,

it was only a single wisp.

But now, after taking the Blood Replenishing Pill, he refined another wisp of Qi Blood.

A second wisp, a third, a fourth, a fifth...

Zhang Su’s Qi and Blood Power was increasing at a terrifying rate.

Seeing this, Du Tian, Zhao Feng, and Chu Dachuan were all stunned.

"Is that... Qi and Blood Power! Zhang Su has cultivated Qi Blood?"

The three of them couldn’t be mistaken.

That was Qi and Blood Power.

The three exchanged a look, but they weren’t happy for Zhang Su.

Instead, their expressions darkened.

Zhang Su had cultivated Qi Blood and had also taken a Blood Replenishing Pill.

In the future, would they still be able to leech off of Zhang Su?

It would probably be very difficult.

Without Zhang Su’s monthly "supply" of potent tonics, their cultivation speed would definitely slow down.

This made them feel extremely resentful.

The three exchanged another glance and tacitly stepped outside the door.

"What do we do? Zhang Su doesn’t seem so foolish anymore..."

"Zhang Su is just a piece of trash. He’s only here because his live-in son-in-law brother pulled some strings. Otherwise, how could an over-aged waste like him get into the Guiyuan Sect and become an Outer Disciple?"

"He was stupid before, refusing to use his brother’s things and giving all the good stuff to us. But from the looks of it now, he probably won’t be giving us those things anymore."

"So what if he’s cultivated Qi Blood? At best, he’s only at the First Layer of the Qi Blood Realm. Before, when Wang Hai was always looking for trouble with him, we were the ones who stepped in and made Wang Hai back off. Since he’s not giving us the good stuff anymore, why should we keep protecting him?"

"Exactly. Let Wang Hai teach him a harsh lesson. Then he’ll probably understand our value, and he’ll have to give us the good stuff again..."

Valuable things should be used by true geniuses like them.

For Zhang Su to use them, wasn’t that a complete waste?

The three exchanged a look and shared a knowing smile.